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Nagota Misaki Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇯🇵Yakushima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nagota Misaki Lighthouse

Also known as: Nagota Misaki (Yakushima)

Nagota Misaki Lighthouse, constructed in 1897, features a white, cylindrical brick tower reaching 20 meters in height. The tower, topped with a lantern and gallery, originates from a semicircular, one-story keeper's dwelling. Located on the northwestern edge of Yakushima island in Kagoshima Prefecture, its light flashes white every 15 seconds, visible for 21.7 nautical miles. While the grounds are accessible to visitors, the tower is not open.

Why it matters: Erected in 1897, Nagota Misaki Lighthouse serves as a navigation aid marking the waters near Yakushima island.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
72m
Geographic Range
21.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1897

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
brick

Structure: round brick tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a semicircular 1-story keeper's cottage

Location

City
Yakushima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
Northwestern tip of Yakushima, in the Nansei Islands
Latitude
30.3923°
Longitude
130.3796°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Isso(7.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M4788
NGA No.
13072
ARLHS No.
JPN-747
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nagota Misaki Lighthouse at night?+
Nagota Misaki displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Nagota Misaki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nagota Misaki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mugi at 7.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Yumugi (7.5 NM WNW), Kurio (7.9 NM SSE), Yakushima (10.7 NM ENE), Yudomari (10.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nagota Misaki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nagota Misaki Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Nagota Misaki Lighthouse?+
Nagota Misaki Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Nagota Misaki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nagota Misaki Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.